Author Archives: Jerry Prugar

Two thoughts about work from the Bible for this Labor Day: Whatsoever thy hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave, where you go. (Ecc… Read More →

What can we tell from this photograph? This photograph was taken at the base of a wall in a hallway. The vertical and horizontal cracking exhibit sharp edges and relatively clean fracture surfaces indicating that they occurred recently. The horizontal… Read More →

The above condition is not unusual for an industrial facility that has been expanded multiple times. A low roof area is surrounded by higher roofs and the roof runoff is directed to a trough area along one of the walls. … Read More →

A wood deck set at the crest of the hill overlooking a wooded valley with a river. Mornings drinking a flavored latte, afternoons sipping a lemonade, or evenings toasting friends with the latest creation of Great Lakes Brewery while gazing… Read More →

Thoughts on this 242th Anniversary 242 years ago our forefathers made a bold declaration knowing that they were risking security, peace, property, and possibly even their own lives in the pursuit of being a free people. We salute them for… Read More →

The feature photograph shows a view of the ridge in an attic. Note the discoloration and biological growth on both slopes. Notice that the discoloration is worse on the slope left of the ridge than on the slope right of… Read More →

The clear surface on the underside of the roof deck around the three bathroom vent pipes shows that even a little bit of inadvertent air flow is capable of reducing condensation and the risk of apparent mold/biological growth. It doesn’t… Read More →

. Let us remember this week those who have bravely fought and died for our freedom. Let us take a moment to thank God for the men and women who willingly gave the full measure of devotion for us throughout… Read More →